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March 11, 2016

GI News Round Up – 02/26/16 to 03/11/16

GI News

12 statistics on GI/Endoscopy center revenue per case & gross charges
By Laura Dyrda
Becker’s ASC Review


Colonoscopy

Column: March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
By Dr. Janice Rafferty
Cincinnati.com

Getting screened could save your life
By Adventist Health
Portland Tribune

Who really needs a colonoscopy?
By Sam Wood
Philly.com


Medicare Reimbursement

Does CMS’ Part B drug proposal usurp clinical judgment?
By Virgil Dickson
Modern Healthcare

Medicare Penalties for 5477 Groups Fund Bonuses for 128
By Robert Lowes
Medscape

Medicare value-based purchasing bonuses go to handful of eligible practices
By Virgil Dickson
Modern Healthcare


MACRA

MACRA Establishes New Medicare Payment Policies
By Nan Myers
Pharmacy Times

Meaningful use will remain part of merit-based incentive payment system
By Mike Miliard
Healthcare Payer News

Filed Under: GI News Round Up, Newsroom

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